Question

Surgical method of sterilisation in a woman involves cutting and tying of:

• A. Ureter
• B. Uterus
• C. Urethra
• D. Oviducts

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Oviducts

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Tubectomy is a surgical method of contraception followed in females.
2. In this method, the abdomen has to be opened and fallopian tubes(oviducts) are exposed. Then they are cut and tied with nylon thread.
3. This method prevents the passage of eggs resulting in sterilisation.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Ureter is a tube-like structure connecting the kidney and the bladder.
2. In women, it is a part of the renal system that passes urine.

Option B:

1. It is a secondary reproductive organ in females that nourishes the developing foetus during gestation.
2. Surgical removal of uterus is called as hysterectomy.
3. It is not any sterilisation method.

Option C:

1. It allows urine to pass out of the body.
2. It is also a part of the renal system and doesn't participate in sterilisation.

Surgical method of sterilisation in a woman involves cutting and tying of oviducts.